Reporting from Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania — It was time to paint the second giraffe. “What color do you want him?” Mwatatu Swathe, our tour guide for the day, asked. “Blue? Green? It’s Tinga Tinga. It can ...

"Jambo, human beings!" Welcome to Tinga Tinga Tales - The Musical, where Lion, Monkey, Elephant and their larger-than-life animal friends leap onto the stage from the popular international cartoon ...

Swahili *tinga tinga* paintings, a vibrant art form from East Africa, are now being reimagined through digital art ...

If you are on the hunt for something deliciously comforting with a kick, chicken tinga is really the way to go. This dish, ...

You may think you know the reason why Elephant has a long trunk, or why Tortoise has a broken shell... but as brand new pre-school series, Tinga Tinga Tales, is soon to reveal – the reason for each is ...

Cast members of the popular children's show Tinga Tinga Tales perform at Kenya National Theatre in Nairobi on September 28, 2018 Photo: Reuters Feathery costumes, multi-coloured makeup and East ...

A collaboration between a Kenyan animation company, a British production team and the BBC has led to the creation of a new animated series and shown how African governments can support actors in the ...

This salmon tinga combines perfectly roasted salmon with a smoky tomato-chipotle sauce, topped with citrusy onions and fresh ...

Kenyans’ initial encounter with Tinga Tinga has come from the Saturday morning animated television show, ‘Tinga Tinga Tales’ that has been turned into a meta-franchise featuring Tinga Tinga toys, ...

You may think you know the reason why Elephant has a long trunk, or why Tortoise has a broken shell but, actually, the reason for each is a whole other story! Inspired by traditional African folktales ...

Africa is rich in folklore and tradition. Now a Kenyan entertainment firm is hoping to turn the Tinga Tinga tradition of East Africa into a blockbuster TV animation series for children. Nairobi-based ...

Craving something cozy with a little kick? Chicken tinga tacos are the answer. Chicken tinga (or tinga de pollo) is a classic Mexican dish of chicken stewed in a smoky, spicy sauce. Chipotle peppers ...